Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Charleston, WV make a median of $482,670 a year, or about $232.05 an hour. The range runs from $102K at the entry level to $483K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.72), which stretches that salary to about $544,037 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,036/month, or 3.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $483K get you in Charleston?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Charleston’s Regional Price Parity (88.72). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Charleston
Charleston sits well above the national pay line for radiologists, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,036/month, 4.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.72 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Charleston offers a genuinely strong financial position for radiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologists in metros near Charleston, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | $76K | $82K |
| Huntington-Ashland | $592K | $670K |
| Columbus | $269K | $282K |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $582K | $557K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Charleston, WV
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $102K. Mid-career wages sit at $483K. Top earners bring in $483K or more, a $381K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Radiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $708K | +68% | 440 |
| South Dakota | $586K | +39% | 70 |
| Maryland | $582K | +38% | N/A |
| Maine | $556K | +32% | N/A |
| North Dakota | $553K | +31% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $506K | +20% | 210 |
| Michigan | $486K | +15% | 360 |
| New Jersey | $483K | +15% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $472K | +12% | 360 |
| Arizona | $471K | +12% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $455K | +8% | 1,360 |
| New York | $442K | +5% | 2,010 |
| Indiana | $431K | +2% | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $427K | +1% | N/A |
| Florida | $418K | -1% | 1,680 |
| Utah | $417K | -1% | 380 |
| Iowa | $405K | -4% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $393K | -7% | 980 |
| Nevada | $386K | -8% | 410 |
| Virginia | $376K | -11% | N/A |
| Montana | $360K | -14% | 110 |
| Colorado | $344K | -18% | 500 |
| Georgia | $335K | -20% | N/A |
| Texas | $319K | -24% | 2,330 |
| Kentucky | $280K | -33% | N/A |
| California | $271K | -36% | 690 |
| Ohio | $260K | -38% | 770 |
| Connecticut | $192K | -54% | N/A |
| District of Columbia | $182K | -57% | 80 |
| Kansas | $180K | -57% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $174K | -59% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $162K | -62% | 30 |
| New Mexico | $96K | -77% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $76K | -82% | 150 |
Showing 1–10 of 34 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Charleston?
Yes — at the median salary of $483K, rent takes 4.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,036/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Charleston?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $102K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,121/month. At HUD’s $1,036/month FMR, rent would take 17% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Charleston?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $483K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Charleston compare to the national average for radiologists?
Charleston pays $483K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.72), the purchasing-power equivalent is $544K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Charleston, WV?
The median is $482,670 a year, that works out to about $232 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $102,010, and experienced radiologists can clear $482,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $483K enough to live in Charleston?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $25,429/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,036/month, which eats 4.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiologists salary go in Charleston?
Charleston has a Regional Price Parity of 88.72 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiologists salary is worth about $544,037 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.